EngineHigh
Timing belt intervals on 2.0 diesel and petrol
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check belt change evidence in the history
- Typical repair
- Timing / wet belt kit + water pump · £450–£1,100
Is the 2018–2025 Volvo V60 reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.8/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Volvo V60 rates 4.8 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, electrical and suspension. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 5
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around engine, electrical, suspension, brakes.
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DrivetrainHigh
Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) bearing failure on T6 and T8 Recharge PHEV models.
- Typically appears
- 50,000-80,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Engage 'Pure' (electric-only) mode and drive at low speeds. Listen closely for a high-pitched whine from the rear axle during acceleration and lift-off deceleration.
- Typical repair
- Significant repair · £400–£1,400
ElectricalMedium
Sensus screen and driver assist faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the screen, cameras and pilot assist
- Typical repair
- Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
SuspensionMedium
Bush and damper wear on larger wheels
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for knocks and check for damper weep
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
BodyMedium
Power tailgate strut failure causing grinding noises or failure to stay open.
- Typically appears
- 40,000-60,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Operate the power tailgate using the fob. Listen for groaning or grinding noises from the spindle struts and ensure the boot lid holds firmly at maximum height without sagging.
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
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